Nikon Corporation announced today delays in the release of the latest digital cameras and the effects of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes:
Official press text:
The Nikon D750 camera (grey market) is currently listed for $1,299 on eBay. This is the lowest price we’ve seen so far. The MSRP of the D750 right now is $1,996.95 after a $300 rebate.
Nikon USA started shipping D500 cameras to authorized dealers in the US. There are some reports that the D500 has been delayed in Europe till June, but at this point I cannot confirm this – my guess is that the first shipment has already been sold out and nobody expects the D500 to be in stock before June.
Check Nikon D500 availability at:
Just like I reported last week, today Nikon released the new SnapBridge app for Android devices (download link). The iOS version will be available later this summer. Nikon has been working directly with Apple on the iOS app for several months now.
Nikon SnapBridge app for Android screenshots:
For more information, check the new dedicated SnapBridge microsite.
Press text:
In the next few months Nikon is rumored to update/refresh their current AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens ($496.95). Two new 70-300mm lens versions will be announced: one with VR, one without. This is an interesting move – it seems that Nikon will start offering VR and a non-VR models of their “cheaper” lenses. The latest AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens also came as a VR and non-VR versions.
The current 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens was announced back in December of 2006.
Few updates on the latest third party lenses for Nikon F mount:
→ The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens for Nikon F mount is now available for pre-oder at B&H.
→ New Lensbaby Twist 60 Optic lens announced (price: $279.95).
→ The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount is now available for purchase on eBay and at Yongnuo’s online store.
More after the break:
→ The new Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight flash is currently in stock:
→ The release of the Sony MRW-E90 XQD card reader got postponed till June 15th (from Sony Japan).
→ New Lexar memory cards specials at Adorama.
→ “Used – like new” Nikon D5 listed for almost $500 off on Amazon (fulfillment by Amazon).
→ Nauticam NA-D5 underwater housing for Nikon D5 camera announced.
